Transportation Funding on Maine Ballot—Again
What’s happening: Maine voters will decide Nov. 2 whether to approve a $100 million bond that will be used to leverage $253 million in federal and other funds to build or improve roads, [...]
Federal Infrastructure Bill Would Provide Lasting Economic Benefits for State and Local Governments
What’s happening: A new study from IHS Markit, a global information leader with expertise spanning numerous industries, has found that pending federal legislation could deliver tangible economic benefits for every state if approved [...]
Three Misconceptions About Road Usage Charges
Below are key points discussed during "Making a Road Usage Charge Reality," a session at the 8th Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates. To obtain a copy of the event [...]
Advocates Workshop Presentations Available
Seventeen states have approved over $29 billion in new revenue this year, a majority of which is one-time funding. Many states continue to grapple with funding shortfalls without additional revenue. On July 13 [...]
Join Tuesday’s Virtual State & Local Funding Advocacy Workshop
Join the discussion of state and local transportation funding trends: who is raising revenue, how they are doing it, and what you can do in your state. The annual National Workshop for State [...]
Lawmakers, Public Officials and Advocates to Speak at Virtual Workshop on Transportation Funding
Learn the latest transportation funding strategies and insights from state lawmakers, public officials, and industry experts at the 8th Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates. The July 13-14 virtual event [...]
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve $300 Million Annual Transfer to Transportation Projects
What happened: Louisiana lawmakers June 10 approved the gradual transfer of up to 60 percent of annual state sales tax on vehicle purchases to the transportation fund. The revenue is currently deposited in [...]
Massachusetts Voters Will Consider High-Earner Income Tax Increase in 2022
What happened: State lawmakers June 9 advanced a constitutional amendment to the November 2022 ballot that will allow Massachusetts voters to decide a 4 percent tax increase on income over $1 million. Only [...]
July 13-14 Transportation Funding Advocacy Workshop Is Free & Virtual
The annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates is America’s best forum on how to conduct successful referendum and legislative campaigns for infrastructure investment. This year’s event will feature six in-depth [...]
Connecticut Legislature Approves Commercial Truck Fees
What happened: Connecticut lawmakers June 8 voted largely along party lines to approve a range of fees based on commercial vehicle sizes and miles driven. The bill applies to all roads in the [...]